Located on the far right side of the Gold Wall and just up and right from Hidden Gold (5.7); the climb requires some scrambling onto a ledge to reach the base.
Incut plates and eges past two bolts lead to a steeper section of rock (crux) as you move up and right past two more bolts, and then finish up the shoulder of Coyote Crag past three more bolts. The view from the anchors are expansive and well worth checking out. Rap/lower off, although rappelling is probably better for your rope!
For the grade there's not a better route at this area, and this is another climb that would be ideal for somebody cutting their teeth at leading.
By 5.10b4me From: Alhambra, California Dec 21, 2006
I agree. one of the best climbs for the grade at Holcomb. pretty fun.
By Bill Olszewski From: Colorado Springs, CO Aug 9, 2007
This is the longest easy route in the Pinnacles and great for beginning leaders. Moving from one wall to the next (twice) makes this a very interesting climb.
By Chris Owen Administrator From: La Crescenta, CA Jul 3, 2009 rating: 5.6
Agreed that this is the best 5.6 at Pinnacles - lots of exposure, cool moves, and length.
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